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Posted: 2025-06-07 17:07:25 UTC

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In 2008, Ukraine, with the support of US President Bush, applied for NATO membership to deter a potential Russian invasion following Russia's escalation of hybrid warfare after Ukraine relinquished its nuclear arsenal. However, France's Sarkozy and Germany's Merkel blocked the application.
Ukraine's attempt to join NATO in 2008
Opposition from France and Germany
Russia's hybrid war against Ukraine
Ukraine's relinquishment of its nuclear arsenal
Russian hybrid war against Ukraine
Securing NATO membership for Ukraine
Overcoming opposition from key European nations